PM Cook

aah; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 43,264 - 64,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health - Food and Nutrition in Elgin, IL seeks a full-time cook to prepare hot and cold meals for patient traylines, cafe, and catering. 40 hours weekly, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Requires HS diploma and 2+ years food prep experience; sanitation certification preferred.

Salary ranges from $20.80 to $31.20 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring safety standards, maintaining production quality, and supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of food preparation experience; hospital food service preferred.
• Sanitation certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hot and cold menu items meet safety and quality standards.
• Follow standardized recipes to prepare meals for all programs.
• Adhere to department food safety standards and document deviations.
• Maintain production standards and time schedules; manage waste as needed.
• Work across hot production areas (trayline, cafe, grill, catering).
• Communicate clearly and demonstrate sound decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Recipe interpretation

Basic computer literacy

Math skills

Independent working

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Sanitation certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: 11903 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Position is from 11am to 730pm. Five days a week. Every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring that all hot and cold menu ( ie. patient trayline, cafe, catering )items are correctly prepared according to the department production and food safety standards and processes. 1)Notifies appropriates individual regarding any possible deviations in productions compliances or processes. Active participant in offering possible solutions. Documents appropriately. 2)Follows standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all meal programs. 3)Adheres to all department food safety standards and processes. Documents and takes action when standards (ie, temperatures, labeling, food rotation) are not met. 4)Adheres to all department production standards and processes. Documents and takes action when standards(ie, par sheets, food waste) are not met. 5)Adheres to all department production standards related to time schedules. (ie food ready on time, proper cooling, reheating, preparation times) 6)Ability to successfully perform in all areas of hot production.( ie Trayline cook, cafe cook, grill , catering ) Adheres to Department safety, sanitation, service /communication Standards 1)Practices safety and sanitation techniques that meet department standards. Use correct body mechanics in the performance of dutites. 2)Utilizes all chemicals according to department and manufacturer guidelines. Practicing a "clean as you go" in day to day task assignments. 3)Demonstrates accuracy and clarity in both verbal and written communications. 4)Demonstrates sound decision-making; takes responsibility for decisions. Ability to be self-directed. 5)Attendance at meetings, inservices, and training sessions. Completes CBT, flu shot and other hospital requirements as required. 6)Follows hospital and department dress code standards. 7)Additional or other duties may be assigned based on daily needs of the department ( cold production, trayline, dishroom, catering, cafe) Education/Experience Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Two years food preparation experience. Hospital food service experiencepreferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Good communication skills. Able to interpret and follow recipes. Basic computer and math knowledge Ability to work with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of kitchen equipment. Hot line service cook experience prefered Sanitation Certified (within 3 months of hire)Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Able to access high and low areas. Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions. Able to meet time constraints in a fast - paced environment. Able to perform cleaning tasks. Able to communicate with others. Able to safely use kitchen equipment (gas, electric, and steam)This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, &/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.